In recent years, the push to make home living greener and healthier is on everyone’s minds. From what your family eats in the kitchen, to the cost of running your kitchen appliances, sustainability in your kitchen can make for better savings in your pocket not to mention improved benefits for the Earth’s valuable resources. If you are trying to go…
By RoniqueGibson
Created for Paul Dawson, the Harrison Street Residence displays the owner’s love for architecture. One of the owners at Dawson+Clinton – the architects behind this project, Paul needed a home for his young family – his wife, Rebecca and their two young children aged 3 and 5. The couple needed safe playing spaces for the children: “Urban living with a…
By Ada Teicu
An intriguing collection for art lovers and a sensual home addition for a bachelor’s apartment, these original art mosaics come from artist Mark Roberts… and are united under a meaningful name: Provocative Art. Each mosaic picture in the collection is said to be painstakingly crafted from hand made glass tiles. According to the designer, no less than 2000 tiles were
Some people find it difficult to live far away from their family. This could be the main reason for a young family to build their dream house next to their parent’s residence. The Residence in Nabari City, Japan was designed by Matsunami Mitsutomo Architect & Associates…. Spreading over almost 100 square meters, the house meets the inhabitant’s requirements: a
By Ada Teicu
The Lopez Island Residence is surrounded by as much inspiring nature as possible. Located – as its name states – on Lopez Island, Washington, the home cascades gently between the trees to offer a bold connection to nature. The structure of the house runs along a river close by. This allowed an orientation that offers both light and warmth and…
By Ada Teicu
Valencia residents Ivars and Lopez liken of EspaiMGR… recently came up with an intriguing idea for drawing attention on the decaying buildings in their city. Their photographic work envisions LEGO additions (should we call them original public art interventions?) that liven the otherwise neglected buildings and act as a call to action. According to the developers, the project “aims at
By Lavinia
This unusual bathroom renovation found on Instructables… emanates only good vibes, which is why we decided to share it with you. The project was achieved by a couple (an artist and an engineer), as part of their basement remodel. Using hand painted tiles, they managed to create an unconventional looking bathroom: For our basement bathroom renovation, my wife and I
When it comes to photography, the world seems divided into two categories: Nikon and Canon fans. We are obviously curious to find out which one you like best and why, but before that we would like to present these ingenious and fun coffee mugs in the shape of camera lens. The designers at Photojojo… say they got the idea for
The Compass Pointe House was designed by Sean Anderson of Progressive Concept Design, in collaboration with Kelly Deck… and is located in Whistler, Canada. Made from local stone and wood, the house has an interesting and inviting exterior, with windows which ensure unobstructed views of the mountain peaks nearby. You are looking at a good example of modern living
By Lavinia
At Freshome we try to offer as many solutions as possible that can change a regular insipid experience into an unusual event. The World of Alice AC adapter was designed by Imamura Ken Nozomi Miyatake and fits our idea of “original”. Found on Swissmiss…, the product may have a common function, but its design will definitely not leave you
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